The Porter Company

We are a full-service mechanical HVAC, plumbing, and specialty piping contractor that offers design and construction services for a variety of markets. Our customers include commercial, medical, and technology, as well as municipalities and government agencies.

The Accounting Manager position provides accounting support for The Porter Co., a subsidiary of publicly traded EMCOR Group Inc. The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting activities. Its business requires an in-depth knowledge of construction accounting, preferably at the specialized construction or subcontractor level. The position reports to Controller and interacts regularly with the leadership team of the Company.

As a subsidiary of a publicly held, Fortune 500 company, exposure to public reporting and internal controls management is integral to the position.

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Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and budgeting duties.
• Follow internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Assist with monthly and quarterly accounting close and preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assist with the Accounts Payable process and manage two direct reports in the Accounts Payable department.
• Assist with financial reporting including preparation, dissemination, and review of project work in progress reports.
• Collaborate with project teams with respect to project accounting and material issues: billings, collections, change orders, back charges, close-outs, labor and material costs, and profit/loss analysis.
• Insurance reporting and maintenance
• Review and generate all required lien waivers and tax certificates.
• Review and prepare Certified Payroll Reports, OCIP/Insurance Reports, Construction Employment Reports and M/WBE Reports as required.
• Review and approve internal paperwork relating to new projects, change orders, and cost estimates.
• Calculate and maintain hourly cost breakdowns and billing labor rates.
• Support Controller in the finance and accounting activities of the Company, including timely issuance of monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, maintenance of regular cost reports, periodic budgets and forecasts, accurate processing of accounting transactions, and such other duties and responsibilities as come within the purview of this position.
• Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to Senior Leadership with recommendation for resolution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in Construction accounting preferred, or work experience demonstrating accounting and analytical capabilities.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and city regulations and guidelines.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel formulas and formatting.
• Proficient with payroll and accounting software.
• Familiarity with Windows based operating systems and web based applications.
• Ability to create, file and manage electronic documents.

REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES

The requirements listed below are representative of characteristics and demonstrated capabilities sought to perform this job successfully.

• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects.
• Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Must demonstrate commitment to EMCOR values.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees,…